St Michael’s Reflection Circles are continuing in 2021, beginning the week of January 10! All are welcome to join. What are Reflection Circles? Here are some thoughts from participant Hayden Constance.
“When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it.” —Jeannette Walls
When concern for the health and lives of our St. Michael's community forced the doors to close, I felt such a sense of sadness and loss. Our church has become the central glue of my life. How could I possibly replace the spiritual growth, love, and purpose I felt within those walls, with my people?
I decided to join a Reflection Circle in an attempt to fill the void. From the first time the Zoom "window" opened, I felt peace and joy begin to seep into that void. I saw familiar and unfamiliar faces, and we read and shared our reflections on the lectionary for the week. The Circle has introduced me to new friends and reunited me with existing ones. I have grown by listening to how the words of the readings have meaning for each person. I have a dedicated time to reflect on what the Word means to me and calls me to do. I look forward to this time every week and miss it when I cannot attend.
Yes, our doors sadly remain closed, and I continue to feel that loss. However, the Reflection Circle has opened a window which has led me into an opportunity for deeper spiritual growth and new community.
Come join us. Our window is open to all.
The New Year is a great time to join a group. All of the established Reflection Circles will continue into 2021. They are also welcoming new participants.
These small groups (typically 5-9 people in each) meet weekly via Zoom to share our lives, pray, and reflect on upcoming Sunday lectionary readings. Each meeting is scheduled to last 40 minutes and is led by a trained facilitator.
The groups will meet the week of Jan. 10–Feb. 28:
Want to join a group?
Want more information?
All you need to do is e-mail Sam Taylor
Current Group Meeting Times:
Mondays at 9 a.m.
Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. (2 groups)
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
To sign up, or for more information contact Sam Taylor (908-399-5566) and let him know which time works best for you. If a specific time fills up, or if you would like a different day or time, let us know. We’ll work to create a new group at a time that works.
